Tag: Language Assessment
PTE Retell Lecture: Tips & Tricks
Introduction Are you gearing up for the PTE exam and feeling a bit worried about the Retell Lecture section? Fear not! This ultimate guide is all about helping you nail the Retell Lecture part like […]
PTE Fill in Blank Guide (Reading)
Overview of the Type of Question This question type usually comes first in the Reading Section. You’ll see 4 or 5 short passages, each about 80 words long, with 3 to 5 blanks. Below, there […]
PTE Listening Multiple Choice (Single Answer) Guide
About In the test, you’ll listen to a talk or conversation, which usually lasts about 60 to 90 seconds. After that, you have to pick the right answer from the options given. Usually, there are […]
PTE Re-order Paragraphs Guide
About Normally, this type of question comes third in the Reading Section. Test takers will read a passage with mixed-up paragraphs, and there are usually 2 or 3 questions for this type. Exam Tips This […]
PTE Write From Dictation Guide
About This task checks how well you listen and write. You’ll hear a sentence once. Then, you need to type exactly what you heard. Sentences are usually 10 to 11 words long. You’ll hear either […]
PTE Highlight Incorrect Words Guide
About In this question, you’ll hear a quick audio clip, usually 15 to 50 seconds long. While listening, you’ll read a passage. Then, choose the words that are not said correctly in the audio. Be […]
PTE Select Missing Word Guide
About In this part of the test, you’ll usually listen to a lecture or dialogue, which is usually 20 to 70 seconds long. Then, there’s a beep, and one or more words are missing. After […]
PTE Highlight Correct Summary Guide
About In the test, you’ll usually listen to someone talking for about 30 to 90 seconds. After that, you have to pick the right answer from 3 to 5 options. Usually, there are either one […]
PTE Fill in Blank Guide (R & W)
About This task type assesses reading and writing abilities. A passage of approximately 120 to 200 words will be displayed. There will usually be 4 to 5 blanks in the passage. There are 4 to […]
PTE Write Essay Guide
About Task: Write an essay. Word limit: Between 200 to 300 words. Max time allowed: 20 minutes for each essay (timed separately). Number of questions in the test: 1 to 2 essays. Exam Tips Writing […]
PTE Retell Lecture Guide
About: Task: Retell what you heard in the lecture. Audio Length: Typical 60-90 seconds. Preparation time: 10 seconds Answer time: 40 seconds Exam questions: 1 – 2 Exam Hints Answering a retell lecture question involves […]
PTE Answer Short Question Guide
About This is the fifth question type in the Speaking Section. Test takers will be asked a question about common sense and will be required to respond with only one word or a very simple […]
PTE Describe Image Guide
About: Task: Describe the graph in detail. Preparation time: 25 seconds Answer time: 40 seconds Exam questions: 3 – 4 Exam guidance: DI is a simple and direct question type. You can describe the image […]
PTE Repeat Sentence Guide
About The task is that you will only hear a recording of a sentence once. Repeat what you’ve heard.Sentences are typically 9 to 14 words long. Maximum answer time: 15 secondsExam questions: 10–12 Exam Tips […]